Employee Benefits
Long Term Care Insurance
| Eligibility | Enrollment | Coverage | Premiums | Program Features |
Through the State of Wisconsin Long Term Care Insurance Program, approved private insurance companies offer coverage for short and long-term home health care, assisted living, community-based care and nursing home care to State of Wisconsin and University of Wisconsin employees and/or their parents and spouses. The Long Term Care Insurance Program is authorized under Wisconsin statute (s. 40.55). Approved policies must meet the standards established in Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter ETF 41. The Department of Employee Trust Funds provides program oversight under the direction of the State of Wisconsin Group Insurance Board.
While many good long care products are on the market, approval by the State Program ensures that the product has been reviewed by the Department of Employee Trust Funds. You may pay premiums by payroll deduction if you choose. Under federal law, long-term care premiums may not be taken pre-tax.
Eligibility
- Plan is open to any state or university employee.
- Your spouse or parent may apply.
Enrollment
- You may apply for coverage at any time.
- All applications are subject to medical underwriting; some illnesses or pre-existing conditions will disqualify you from the plan.
Coverage
- Each policy covers one individual.
Premiums
- Premiums vary according to the coverage you select.
- The University makes no contribution toward the premium.
- Payroll deduction is available.
Program Features
- Once your policy is issued, coverage will not be limited or excluded for any pre-existing condition or illness.
- You have a choice of vendors. Multiple companies meet the long term care qualifications set by the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.
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This document was last revised on June 8, 2007
